Interested in joining our wonderful church community?
Join us for a brief "New to UU Charleston" Q&A Session.
Grab a cup of coffee and join Danielle to learn more our congregation, Unitarian Universalism and membership. We will also discuss easy ways to get involved in the church community.
COMMUNITY & CHURCH NEWS
Update - We are now 87% of our way to our goal of 100% participation. Imagine what we can do if everyone pledges!
Excellent Article in the current UU World -- UU theology and anti-racism. Please read, and then think about joining our Racial Justice Team! Our Faith Calls Us to Antiracist Work | UU World Magazine As the Rev. Dr. Mark Morrison-Reed says, “The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all. There is a connectedness, a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others. Once felt, it inspires us to act for justice.”
Volunteer opportunities at
Lowcountry Food Bank & James Island Outreach
We need 4 volunteers to work at JIO on the 1st Saturday of each month from 8:30-11:30 and at least 10 volunteers to work at the LCFB on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9-12.
Church members are always welcome to attend our Board meetings.
Please contact Connie Hayes at crhayeshps@gmail.com if you plan to attend and you will receive details about where we are meeting
(in-person or virtual) and any other pertinent details.
TUESDAY, April 1; 6:30 PM
Lower Gage Hall
For thoughtful men to come together on a regular basis and share their life concerns, interests, and hopes for the future. Specifically, to provide emotional support, foster bonding, social interaction. Contact Frank Hardie at fwhardie@yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAY, April 2;
6:45 PM - Gage Hall
Choir meets on Wednesdays
from 6:45 PM-8:15 PM,
and Sundays at 10am
(when Choir is present).
If you're interested in singing in the choir, please contact Ryan at ryan@charlestonuu.org
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, April 5; 9AM
Churchyard
The Eden Keepers gathers to maintain our beautiful and historic churchyard. All are welcome and no gardening experience is required – simply a love of plants and an appreciation of this wonderful green space. Bring a dish to share and put it in the kitchen until after the work party. We will have a brief committee meeting during our lunch. For more information, please contact Laura Moses at 843-364-1976 or lauramoses@yahoo.com.
Volunteer Engagement &
Leadership Development Workshop
Saturday, April 5; 12:00 p.m. in Gage Hall
Lunch provided
Do you lead a team of volunteers at the church? Are you looking for more volunteers? If so, this workshop is for you!
Join us as we explore how to best support volunteers and make the most of what volunteer teams have to offer.
MONDAY, April 7; 6:30 PM Social Justice Potluck Gage Hall
What to learn more about Social Justice initiatives at our Church like CAJM (Charleston Area Justice Ministry)? Bring yourself, your family, your friends and a dish to share for a fun, informational evening!
If you are new or unfamiliar with CAJM, here’s an opportunity to learn all about this important organization doing good work right here in our community.
If you’ve been with CAJM for a while, come celebrate UU’s longstanding support and participation in CAJM.
We have a number of exciting opportunities in addition to CAJM – come hear more about all that is going on for Social Justice in your congregation!
Worthy Now:
If you are interested in a social justice opportunity that you can do right from your own favorite chair, we would like to share an organization called Worthy Now (https://worthynow.org). This is a UU organization out of Boston that connects UUs with incarcerated UU individuals for letter writing support. Currently, there are over 100 incarcerated UUs who need a pen pal. For more information please reach out to:
SATURDAY, April 19; 7:30 PM-9:30PM
Gage Hall Coffeehouse presents Forty Mile Detour, Acoustic!!
Featuring Forty Mile Detour and their original brand of "Authentic.American.Music". On Saturday, April 19th at 7:30 pm the Gage Hall Coffeehouse series is happy to present local Americana band, Forty Mile Detour!!! The band will share their original music, a soulful blend of the Americana and Folk-Rock genres. You'll hear the stories and inspiration that wrap around each of the tunes. Forty Mile Detour has played Gage Hall Coffeehouse several times to a standing room only crowd!! You can follow the band on Facebook (Forty Mile Detour Music) and their website. Profits from Gage Hall Coffeehouses support enrichment activities in Charleston-area elementary schools. Gage Hall is located at 4 Archdale Street. Suggested donation of $20 for Adults; $10 for Students.
Call 723-4617 or 377-9311 for more information.
Read as many or as few of the books as you like - come to one session
or come to them all!
We meet on the fourth Saturday
at 10am in Gage Hall.
* April 26: History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times by Mary Frances Berry
* May 31: Revive Us Again: Vision and Action in Moral Organizing by The Rev. Dr. William Barber II
* June 28: No Straight Road Takes You There by Rebecca Solnit
FRIDAY, April 25;
STORY FEST - "Good Grief"
7 PM - Gage Hall
Back by popular demand! Immerse yourself in captivating storytelling and musical interludes at Story Fest 2025. An evening of good old storytelling presented by talented UU's Regina Ruopoli, Lisa Thompson-Ross, Susan Garrison, Ruby Cooper, emceed by Nancy Simpson. They will entertain you with their raconteur skills. This will be storytelling at its finest with baked goodies for sale. Suggested Donation - $25
Book of Life
To share a significant life event (births, deaths, celebrations, transitions and other joys and sorrows) send to Marcia Castano at marciapate5@gmail.com by Saturday evenings at 6:00 p.m. or write them in person on Sunday morning. The physical book is kept at the front of the church near the pulpit.
The Spark of Change: It is part of our mission to build a better world. Will you join us to spark the changes we want to see? This upbeat service on Tikkun Olam (from Jewish mystical tradition) will surely help you keep the fire of commitment alive!
Interested in joining our wonderful church community?
Click here to learn more about membership or reach out
to Danielle Lopez at danielle@charlestonuu.org
